Australia: Role Of Discharge Planning In Avoiding Rehospitalisation In An Aboriginal Man ...

Australia: Role Of Discharge Planning In Avoiding Rehospitalisation In An Aboriginal Man Following Head And Neck Surgery: A Case Report Zackariah Clement, 2011   Discharging patients following head and neck surgery is a complex and challenging process.   Aboriginal patients have a higher rate of rehospitalisation.   Premature discharge or discharge to an environment that is not capable of meeting the patient's bio-psycho-social needs may result in rehospitalisation.   Discharge planning...

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